Fender EC Vibro-Champ Overview
The tweed Fender Champ amp of the late 1950s is a terrific practice amp, prized by countless pro players for its great sounding, low output, easy-to-record capabilities. Guitarists often turn the amp's volume up high, and manipulate the guitar's controls for a variety of sounds from pristine clean to swampy overdrive.Rock legend Eric Clapton, who recorded some of his biggest hits with a tweed Champ, still uses one today. Eric requested a special model with a couple of unique features: '50s era output tube bias tremolo, with a more "throbbing" pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits; and a switchable power attenuator to reduce the speaker's output if desired. The EC Vibro-Champ amplifier is designed and built to EC's exact specifications.
This interesting variation of the '57 Champ amp is a must for Clapton fans, tone seekers, and for any player seeking the ultimate in low-powered, top-quality tube performance.
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- Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout
- Circuit based on late 1950s 5F1 Champ - produces about 5 Watts
- Tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack (optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000)
- 8" Weber® Signature speaker with Alnico magnet - for dynamic, sensitive response
- Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes, and 5Y3GT rectifier tube
- Custom transformers by Schumacher
- Switchable output power attenuator - reduces the speaker's output if desired
- Disconnectable internal speaker - allows use of external 4 Ohm speaker enclosure
- Finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone.
- Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle.
- Deluxe fitted cover is included.
- Hand made in Corona, California, US
